Garen
Every Garen since 1941 — 1,220 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Garen
Garen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,279 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 1,220 American babies have been named Garen. Its peak came in 2014, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Garen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Garen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 18 | #5,279 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,950 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,318 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,255 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,865 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,099 |
| 2019 | — | — | 30 | #3,661 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,404 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,704 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,030 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,812 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,559 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,020 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,046 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,281 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,280 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,644 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,134 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,413 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,633 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,245 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,658 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,331 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,709 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,554 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #3,970 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,600 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,896 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,750 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,001 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,020 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,147 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,667 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,648 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,646 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Garen in 2025?
Garen ranked #5,279 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Garen?
1,220 babies have been named Garen in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Garen most popular?
Garen peaked in 2014, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Garen a boy or girl name?
Garen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Garen rising or falling?
Garen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.